Entomology

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/entomology

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific classification?Insects belong to the class Insecta within the phylum Arthropoda
2. What is the etymological origin?The term 'entomology' originates from Ancient Greek 'éntomon' (insect) and 'lógos' (study)
3. Why are insects important to the world?Insects help plants grow by pollinating them, break down dead matter to recycle nutrients, and serve as food for many animals. They also help keep pest populations in check.
4. How many insect species are known?Scientists have described more than 1.3 million insect species, which is about 80% of all known animal species.

Morphology: The study of the form and structure of organisms and their specific structural features.
Physiology: The scientific study of the functions and mechanisms which work within a living system.
Arthropod: A major phylum of invertebrate animals characterized by an exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed appendages.